Software Engineer 1

Weeghman & Briggs LLC•Columbia, MD

1d•$156,000 - $173,000•Onsite

About The Position

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Software Engineer 1 to support critical government initiatives in Columbia, Maryland. The role supports mission-critical programs in secure government environments and involves designing, developing, and maintaining web-based analysis tools; developing custom software and deployment configurations; modernizing applications and migrating them to the cloud; implementing CI/CD pipelines; deploying and testing software; and creating infrastructure through code, software re-architecture, and documentation. The engineer will analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, comply with contract and security standards, and contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance. The position is onsite, with telework up to two days per week subject to manager approval and tasking. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Candidates must have seven years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or eleven years of experience without the degree. The role is full-time, with a stated salary range of $156,000–$173,000.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Experience supporting government or DoD programs.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience implementing AWS services in production, implementing software in on-premises and cloud architectures, and developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Seven years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or eleven years of experience without the degree.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, PMP, or AWS certifications.
Agile, cloud, or modernization experience.
Background in process improvement or analytical services.
Experience with Java, JavaScript, React, containerized architecture, Docker, Helm, CI/CD, Spring, REST services, and databases.

Responsibilities

Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments.
Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
Ensure compliance with contract and security standards.
Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance.
Design, develop, and maintain web-based analysis tools.
Develop custom software and deployment configurations.
Perform application modernization and cloud migration.
Implement CI/CD pipelines.
Deploy and test software.
Create infrastructure through code, software re-architecture, and documentation.